Women Authors

Women Authors

A small collection of books by women in the outdoors
Dirty Gourmet: Food for Your Outdoor Adventures

Dirty Gourmet: Food for Your Outdoor Adventures

"The 'Dirty Gourmet Girls' showcase […] some pretty fine food in stunning color photos in their new cookbook, Dirty Gourmet. The emphasis is on healthy, energy-rich, mostly vegan and vegetarian meals (customizable for omnivores), though there are helpings of awesome eats for carnivores and sweets fans (Barbecue Pie Bombs or Pecan Praline Fondue, anyone?). [T]his book will inspire more folks to get outside and get cooking." -Foreword Review, Rachel Jagareski

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Discovering Denver Parks: A Local's Guide

Discovering Denver Parks: A Local's Guide

Roll out a blanket on a sunny afternoon, connect the dots on a biking loop, or find a sledding hill in winter

Paperback / softback
$18.95
Discovering Portland Parks: A Local's Guide

Discovering Portland Parks: A Local's Guide

The ultimate "greatest hits" guide to the best parks in and around the Rose City

$18.95
Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local's Guide

Discovering Seattle Parks: A Local's Guide

Nothing beats a sunny day at the park—and now you can find the best one!

Paperback / softback
$18.95
Don't Forget the Duct Tape: Tips & Tricks for Repairing & Maintaining Outdoor & Travel Gear, 2nd Edition

Don't Forget the Duct Tape: Tips & Tricks for Repairing & Maintaining Outdoor & Travel Gear, 2nd Edition

All the info you'll need to be a gear fix-it guru -- or enough your unexpectedly broken tent up in a driving rain, which would also be nice

Paperback / softback
$9.95
Eco-Chic Home: Rethink, Reuse & Remake Your Way to Sustainable Style

Eco-Chic Home: Rethink, Reuse & Remake Your Way to Sustainable Style

More than 60 easy design projects for an eco-friendly home

Paperback / softback
$21.95
Edge of the Map: The Mountain Life of Christine Boskoff

Edge of the Map: The Mountain Life of Christine Boskoff

“An absorbing, unputdownable book about an intrepid climber and pioneer in high-altitude mountaineering… A wonderful tribute to her [Boskoff’s] life and enduring legacy.” –Library Journal

Paperback / softback
$19.95
Elwha: A River Reborn

Elwha: A River Reborn

A compelling exploration of one of the largest dam removal projects in the world—and the efforts to save a stunning Northwest ecosystem

Paperback / softback
$29.95
Explore Europe on Foot: Your Complete Guide to Planning a Cultural Hiking Adventure

Explore Europe on Foot: Your Complete Guide to Planning a Cultural Hiking Adventure

"...Are you actively seeking the tools to plan your own European slow travel experience in the outdoors? Affirmative answers mean you need this full color, carefully detailed guide book. 'Explore Europe On Foot' takes you by the hand now, so your feet can take you on a cultural hiking adventure later." –Hiking For Her

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Fall Color Hikes: Washington

Fall Color Hikes: Washington

Larches, maples, and berries, oh my!

Paperback / softback
$21.95
Field Guide to the Grand Canyon: 2nd Edition

Field Guide to the Grand Canyon: 2nd Edition

Illustrated in color, this is a comprehensive field guide to the natural history of the Grand Canyon

Paperback / softback
$21.95
Forget Me Not: A Memoir

Forget Me Not: A Memoir

An insightful and at times wrenching memoir of love lost and love found, set against a backdrop of the world's tallest peaks

Paperback / softback
$22.95
Hardback
$24.95
Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue

Found: A Life in Mountain Rescue

A thoughtful, elegant exploration of the hardships and joys of search and rescue, life and death, risk and motherhood

Paperback / softback
$17.95
Fresh Pantry: Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Vegetables

Fresh Pantry: Eat Seasonally, Cook Smart & Learn to Love Your Vegetables

How to select, prepare, and dine on fresh, in-season vegetables—month-by-month!

Paperback / softback
$21.95
From Tree to Table: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees in the Pacific Maritime Climate

From Tree to Table: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees in the Pacific Maritime Climate

How to grow fruit trees successfully in overcast coastal climates

Paperback / softback
$18.95
Front Yard Forager: Identifying, Collecting, and Cooking the 30 Most Common Urban Weeds

Front Yard Forager: Identifying, Collecting, and Cooking the 30 Most Common Urban Weeds

From the yard to the parking strip, in city parks or along municipal thoroughfares, food is abundant and free for the taking!

Paperback / softback
$22.95
Glacier National Park: Adventuring with Kids

Glacier National Park: Adventuring with Kids

"Featuring the best trail options for kids, complete with packing and wildlife checklists, the [Adventuring with Kids] books lay out fun, educational plans for your dream outdoor family vacation." —Seattle's Child

Paperback / softback
$16.95
Headstrap: Legends and Lore from the Climbing Sherpas of Darjeeling

Headstrap: Legends and Lore from the Climbing Sherpas of Darjeeling

A culturally rich and evocative narrative about the historic emergence of Darjeeling’s Sherpa climbing community

Paperback / softback
$29.95
High Infatuation: A Climber's Guide to Love and Gravity

High Infatuation: A Climber's Guide to Love and Gravity

One of the most accomplished female climbers affirms the joy in following your dreams and passions, and explores what it means to live a truly adventurous life

Paperback / softback
$16.95
Higher Love: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits

Higher Love: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits

"[An] incredible journey through the physical and psychological landscapes of Kit’s amazing life." --Jimmy Chin

$19.95
Hiker Trash: Notes, Sketches, and Other Detritus from the Appalachian Trail

Hiker Trash: Notes, Sketches, and Other Detritus from the Appalachian Trail

A visual ode to the oldest long-distance trail in the United States--and to the community that keeps it thriving

Hardback
$24.95
Hiking Oregon's Geology, 2nd Edition

Hiking Oregon's Geology, 2nd Edition

Combine hiking and geology interests to have more fun in on the trail

Paperback / softback
$21.95
Hiking Southwest Canyon Country: 4th Edition

Hiking Southwest Canyon Country: 4th Edition

Robust, full-color new edition of a popular guidebook to all the stunning sights in the Four Corners region!

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail: 400 Miles from the Columbia River to California

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail: 400 Miles from the Columbia River to California

Engaging, boot-tested resource for both planning and on-the-trail reference for thru-hikers and section hikers alike

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California: Section Hiking from Campo to Tuolumne Meadows

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California: Section Hiking from Campo to Tuolumne Meadows

From the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West come the latest volumes in this new, unparalleled series of guidebooks to the region’s most famous trail

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington: Section Hiking from the Columbia River to Manning Park

Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Washington: Section Hiking from the Columbia River to Manning Park

From the preeminent outdoor publisher in the West comes a new series of guidebooks to the region’s most famous trail

Paperback / softback
$24.95
Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

Hiking Washington's Fire Lookouts

“Casali’s guidebook describes these 42 lookouts, with the location and map, what sort of access you can expect, and even the year it was built. And of course, there is the elevation, gain, and round-trip distance, as well as color photographs…. The 256-page book is well-constructed, and organized by region.” -National Parks Traveler

Paperback / softback
$22.95
Home Base Hiking Europe: An Explore-on-Foot Guide to Unforgettable Destinations

Home Base Hiking Europe: An Explore-on-Foot Guide to Unforgettable Destinations

One-of-a-kind guidebook showcases ten stunning European destinations to base yourself in for a perfect day-hiking and sight-seeing vacation

Paperback / softback
$26.95
How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking

How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner’s Guide to Hiking and Backpacking

Helmuth’s disarming practical advice strips away the pretentiousness of hiking and backpacking and encourages people to simply step outside—with a map, of course

Paperback / softback
$18.95
Hut to Hut USA: The Complete Guide for Hikers, Bikers, and Skiers

Hut to Hut USA: The Complete Guide for Hikers, Bikers, and Skiers

One-of-a-kind guide to all aspects of hut-to-hut travel across the United States

Paperback / softback
$29.95

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